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ACTIVE AGING 

Fall 2019 

The Orland Park Prairie • The Tinley Junction 

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2 | October 17, 2019 | 22nd century media active aging 

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LISA 

ORGANIZES 

When There is Order in the House, 

There is Peace in the Home 

This is especially true for seniors who are wanting or needing to leave 

their family home. Seniors delay this process for four reasons. 

1 Seniors are overwhelmed with the amount of 

“stuff” in their homes and the thought of sorting 

through it, selling it, giving it away, or throwing 

it away. 

2 Their children are busy or don’t live close by, and 

the thought of going through their possessions 

by themselves delays the process of downsizing 

to a more affordable and easy to manage living 

situation, sometimes by years. 

Contact Lisa Hoerler at Lisa Organizes: 708-516-4410 

To help the senior in your life. 

3 Seniors don’t have the physical or 

emotional strength and stamina to sort, 

organize, pack, sell, or toss their most 

prized treasured possessions. 

4 Seniors have memories around 

everything in their home and they fear 

that when they “lose” the item, they will 

lose the memory. And today the loss of 

their “memory” is what seniors fear most. 

Lisa Organizes creates an environment of great care and compassion around all of 

the above when working with seniors. Lisa understands it’s not just “stuff” to a senior. 

It’s their lifetime of memories that are being displaced. She works easily with 

a senior to keep the most important and to sell or donate the not needed. 

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2020 EXPO 

Financial Focus: Not 

too soon for end-ofyear 

financial moves 

We’ve still got a couple 

of months until 2019 

draws to a close, but it’s 

not too early to make some 

end-of-the-year financial 

moves. In fact, it may be a 

good idea to take some of 

these steps sooner rather 

than later. 

Here are a few 

suggestions: 

• Boost 401(k) contributions. 

Like many 

people, one might not 

usually contribute the 

maximum amount to 

their 401(k), which, 

in 2019 is $19,000, or 

$25,000 if someone is 

50 or older. One should 

ask their employer if 

their 401(k) contributions 

can be increased in 

2019, and if a bonus is 

received before the year 

ends, they may be able 

to use that toward their 

401(k), too. 

• Add to IRA. People have 

until April 15, 2020, to 

contribute to their IRA 

for the 2019 tax year, but 

the more they can put in 

now and over the next 

few months, the less 

they’ll have to come up 

with in a hurry at the filing 

deadline. For 2019, 

one can put up to $6,000 

in their IRA, or $7,000 if 

they’re 50 or older. 

• Review portfolio. It’s 

always a good idea for 

someone to review their 

investment portfolio at 

least once a year, and 

now is as good a time as 

any. But don’t make any 

judgments based solely 

on results over the past 

10 months. Instead, look 

carefully at how the 

portfolio is constructed. 

Is it still properly diversified, 

or has it become 

overweighted in some 

areas? Does it still fit 

risk tolerance, or is there 

excessive worry about 

short-term price swings? 

These are the types of 

factors that might lead 

someone to make some 

changes, possibly with 

the help of a financial 

professional. 

• Don’t forget about 

RMDs. Once someone 

turns 70-and-a-half, 

they generally needs to 

start taking withdrawals 

– the technical term 

is “required minimum 

distributions,” or RMDs 

– from a traditional IRA 

and 401(k) or similar 

plan. After the first 

year in which one takes 

these RMDs, they must 

take them by the end of 

each year thereafter. If 

one doesn’t withdraw 

at least the minimum 

amount (calculated 

based on age, account 

balance and other factors) 

they face a penalty 

of 50 percent of what 

they should have taken 

out – a potential loss of 

thousands of dollars. So, 

one should take RMDs 

before Dec. 31. The 

financial services provider 

that administers an 

IRA or 401(k) can help 

determine the amount 

one must withdraw. 

• Think about next year’s 

opportunities. It happens 

to almost all of us: 

A year has passed, and 

we haven’t taken the actions 

we had planned. 

So, start thinking now 

about what to do in 2020 

from a financial standpoint. 

Is it affordable to 

ratchet up investments 

in retirement plans? 

If one has children or 

grandchildren, has saving 

for college started? 

Has there been consideration 

to protect financial 

independence if some 

type of long-term care 

is needed, such as an 

extended nursing home 

stay? If these or other 

items are on one’s financial 

to-do list, start planning 

now to get them 

done next year. 

Time goes quickly – so 

don’t get left behind without 

having taken the steps 

to keep moving toward financial 

goals. 

Submitted by Edward Jones, 

Financial Advisor.

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Purposeful living at Clarendale of Mokena 

The new community on 

Wolf Road just south of 

Route 30 has undergone 

significant changes since 

its opening in October of 

2015. Pre-opening, there 

were 90 depositors waiting 

for the finishing touches for 

the community to be complete. 

The residents who 

decided to move after just 

reviewing blueprints were 

not disappointed with any 

of the final selections made 

by Life Care Services. 

LCS is both management 

and owner of Clarendale 

Senior Living, and 

Mokena’s location is first 

of 12 locations nationwide. 

Offering Independent, 

Assisted Living and 

Memory Care, the intentionally 

planned community 

gave local residents 

a chance for residential 

senior living as a rental 

option. Condo-style apartments, 

underground parking 

and a Pub reiterated 

the philosophy that “community 

living enriches life; 

it doesn’t detract or limit 

you.” The philosophy is 

consistent for those needing 

care: independence is 

promoted, but additional 

support is offered to allow 

more carefree living and 

peace of mind with staffing 

and nurses available 

around the clock. 

Longevity and a longterm 

perspective has differentiated 

Life Care Services 

communities in their dedication 

and passion to serving 

seniors for 50 years. 

While Clarendale of Mokena 

has seen new faces, 

including recent changes 

of the leadership team and 

Executive Director, Tricia 

Stoudt, many familiar 

“founders” are still present. 

Those people include 

Jimmy Johns, “The Face 

of Clarendale” as the Life 

Enrichment Transportation 

Specialist, marketing directors 

Bridget Fogarty and 

Kathryn Dietrich, and residents 

like Marie Chopard. 

Chopard has called Clarendale 

of Mokena “home” 

for the last four years and 

has participated in 333 

round trips on Jimmy’s 

green Clarendale bus. 

“I moved in, and it didn’t 

take me long to fall in love 

with the place,” Chopard 

said. “…The food is very 

good. The people here are 

wonderful. There’s always 

something going on, there 

are things for us to do, play 

cards and so forth. You’re 

not lacking anything here. 

If you are it’s your fault. I 

just love it.” 

Residents like Chopard 

have opportunities for personal 

appointments and 

off-site activities such as 

Starved Rock Boat Tour or 

local restaurant outings. 

The mission and signature 

programs of Life Care 

Services incorporated at 

Clarendale of Mokena 

creates distinction among 

facilities providing Assisted 

Living Memory Care. 

At Clarendale of Mokena, 

many residents stay 

through hospice and end of 

life care in their [private] 

apartment without transitioning 

to cost and environment 

of skilled nursing. 

Ken Gignac chose Clarendale 

for that reason. 

“I never realized how 

little I rested and run-down 

I was from being her caregiver,” 

Gignac said. “But 

when she came to Clarendale, 

I slept so soundly 

knowing she was getting 

the care she needed. I had 

put it off knowing she 

wanted to live at home 

with me, but the move was 

the best thing for both of 

us.” 


can be the start of a “new 

lease on life”, for the caregiver 

or the one needing 

care. Care-free living options 

and public events 

including educational lectures 

and monthly support 

groups are just a few ways 


supports seniors and families 

in the South Suburbs. 

Submitted by Clarendale of 

Mokena, 21536 Wolf Road, 

Mokena. For more information 

on purposed living, a list 

of upcoming calendar events 

or employment opportunities, 

visit ClarendaleOfMokena. 

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14811 S. Founder’s Crossing, 

Homer Glen, dental 

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Stem cell therapy now available in Tinley Park 

Dr. Ed Beyer, of Beyer 

Natural Health Solutions, 

has partnered with Dr. 

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Company of Mary Hospital 

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umbilical cord stem 

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He went on to say even 

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He further states that “the 

future of joint repair is here 

now.” 

Dr. Beyer and Dr. Hanlon 

know that there exists a 

lot of false information and 

misunderstanding when it 

comes to stem cells. For this 

reason, Dr. Beyer is holding 

free informational seminars 

in the area that answers the 

following questions: 

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say about what stem 

cells can help and what 

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-Is the FDA involved in 

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arthritic joints? 

-Are there any dangers to 

stem cell therapy? 

-Does insurance cover 

this type of therapy? 

-What kind of results can 

be expected, and how long 

will they last if I am a good 

candidate for stem cell therapy? 

These one hour seminars 

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Peace Village in Palos Park offers value, 

security to all in its senior living community 

If one is considering a move 

to a senior living community, 

they are in the midst of one of 

the most important decisions 

they will ever make — how and 

where to spend the future. With 

a decision this important, it’s 

essential to have all the facts. 

Research shows that lifestyle 

choices, living environment 

and the habits developed make 

a world of difference in how 

people age. Studies reveal that 

senior living communities offer 

benefits and opportunities in 

these areas. 

Value, security and a carefree 

lifestyle are some of the reasons 

why a growing number of older 

adults are moving to senior living 

communities. They let go of 

responsibilities like home maintenance 

and yardwork, and gain 

a private residence in a community 

of friends, wellness programs, 

social clubs and events, 

day trips and cultural excursions, 

and on-site restaurantstyle 

dining. 

Peace Village in Palos Park 

is a perfect example. This community 

offers all these services 

and amenities and more. Peace 

Village’s vision is to enhance 

the lifelong well-being and potential 

of seniors, and all those it 

serves. The community delivers 

a progressive, engaging lifestyle 

that maximizes independence 

and leads to more enjoyment 

and better health for residents. 

If additional care is ever 

needed, Circle Inn assisted living 

at Peace Village is available 

on campus, providing just the 

right amount of professional assistance 

and the very best care 

and amenities. The Courtyard at 

Peace Village offers high-quality 

memory care for those dealing 

with Alzheimer’s or other 

forms of memory loss. The 

community also offers in-home 

aide services, respite stays and 

wellness evaluations, making 

every experience at Peace Village 

as dignified and personally 

satisfying as possible. 

Many senior living communities 

like Peace Village are 

not-for-profit, which benefits 

residents in several ways: 

• The community is driven by 

a mission to provide quality, 

choice and value to its residents 

— not by profit potential. 

• Funds generated are reinvested 

into the community. 

• Favorable tax credits, exemptions 

and preferred pricing 

help control operating costs, 

resulting in more stabilized 

monthly fees for residents. 

• A foundation is available to 

provide support if a resident 

experiences financial difficulty. 

• A dedicated local board of directors 

guide decisions and 

provide oversight. 

Keep in mind that not all communities 

are the same. Floor 

plan selection, size of apartments, 

services and amenities, 

access to health care, and costs 

can all vary. Some, like Peace 

Village, add value with speakers, 

events and helpful resources. 

In fact, we invite people to 

request our free Cost of Living 

Worksheet to help determine 

potential savings after move in. 

Explore different options, 

separate fact from misperception 

and make the most informed 

choice. For genuine 

value, come visit Peace Village. 

Call (866) 951-2998 to schedule 

a convenient time. And visit us 

online at PeaceVillage.org. 

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Village Circle Drive, Palos Park. 

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residence. Your dining choices. Entertainment. Fitness 

and recreation. Creative arts. Spirituality. We even offer 

a range of move-in options designed to find your 

financial sweet spot. 

Peace Village is in beautiful, comfortable, affordable 

Palos Park, where you can relax, have fun, and do all the 

things you love. That’s real value — your best retirement 

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Midwest Orthopaedic Consultants in 

Orland Park offer skillful care to patients 

Exploring common questions about Medicare Advantage plans 

At DuPage Medical 

Group, our patients often 

approach us with questions 

regarding Medicare coverage 

and which plans might 

be right for them. One 

such option is Medicare 

Advantage, which can offer 

improvements in both 

cost and overall care. 

What are some of the 

extended benefits? 

Medicare Advantage 

plans offer the same 

coverage as traditional 

Medicare, plus additional 

features through Medicare-approved 

private 

companies. Coverage under 


When one has been serving 

patients for more than 

three decades and have 

highly trained surgeons on 

staff, one is likely doing 

many things right. 

The staff at Midwest 

Orthopaedic Consultants, 

with locations in both Oak 

Lawn and Orland Park, has 

served the region with more 

than 80 years of combined 

orthopedic experience. 

“Midwest Orthopaedic 

Consultants brings university 

level ortho care 

close to home. All of our 

surgeons are fellowship 

trained in a specific body 

part, making them more 

experienced in treating the 

symptoms you’re having,” 

said Todd Mensik, MOC’s 

vice president. 

Back on one’s feet 

Ranges of orthopedic 

services are offered at 

MOC, including injections, 

surgeries, MRIs and 

X-rays, urgent care and 

physical therapy. Both offices 

have all of the services 

needed to diagnose and 

treat all types of injuries. 

“From X-ray to MRI to 

PT, we’re able to get you 

back on your feet faster 

and streamline your recovery,” 

Mensik said. 

The keys to Midwest 

Orthopaedic Consultant’s 

success are the doctors. 

“They are caring, compassionate, 

educated and 

motivated to get our patients 

better and bring 

them back to the lifestyle 

they’re used to,” he said, 

adding that surgeons on 

staff continuously educate 

themselves on the 

latest technology to “help 

in your recovery process 

while knowing their limitations.” 

Midwest Orthopaedic 

plans often includes preventive 

care and wellness 

services such as disease 

prevention, chronic care 

management and even 

gym memberships. Dental 

and vision coverage 

are also common features 

included in Medicare 

Advantage plans. Lastly, 

most Medicare Advantage 

policies include Medicare 

prescription drug coverage 

— also known as “Part 

D” — and do not require 

Medigap (supplemental) 

coverage. 

Who are good candidates? 


can be the perfect solution 

Consultants includes 18 

providers. 

Roots in patient care 

The practice began in 

1995 when five orthopedic 

surgery specialists from 

the Oak Lawn area met 

to discuss changes in the 

practice of medicine. Their 

principal concerns were 

on improving patient care, 

for seniors looking to take 

more control of their health 

through expanded healthcare 

services. Medicare 

Advantage policyholders 

secure coverage for a 

number of services which 

would not be deemed 

“medically necessary” under 

traditional Medicare 

plans, potentially offering 

them more peace of mind 

when it comes to their 

health. With a variety of 

different plans to choose 

from, people will be able 

to find a Medicare Advantage 

policy that’s best 

suited to their lifestyle and 

healthcare needs. 

streamlining delivery of 

care and maximizing outcomes 

for its patients. As 

orthopedic surgeons, they 

“were best fit to handle 

those challenges,” according 

to Mensik. 

Since that time, Midwest 

Orthopaedic Consultants 

has grown and evolved. 

While the practice started 

How does it work? 

Each Medicare Advantage 

plan operates a little 

differently, making the options 

more flexible. However, 


costs also change on an 

annual basis depending on 

factors like co-payments, 

deductibles, plan network 

policies and charges for 

extra benefits. 

When is a good time to 

consider plans? 

Any time is good for 

starting your research. We 

encourage patients to discuss 

health care decisions 

with their family members 

and meet with a licensed 

in a small building in Oak 

Lawn, it very quickly outgrew 

that site. Its primary 

headquarters is now in 

a large center in Orland 

Park, and upgrades were 

done to a new Oak Lawn 

location on 95th Street. 

Affordable care 


Consultants delivers affordable, 

quality and convenient 

orthopedic care. 


Consultants provides one 

of the few self-contained 

orthopedic facilities in the 

nation, centered on assuring 

comfort and convenience 

for its patients and 

families. 

The goal of the physicians 

and staff is to provide 

hig-quality care and 

a comprehensive range of 

diagnostic, surgical and 

rehabilitative services to 

meet all the orthopedic 

insurance agent to compare 

their plan options. 

Since Medicare costs and 

plan benefits do change 

every year, it’s important 

to review how these fluctuations 

may impact health 

care the following year. 

In preparation, here are 

some other important 

questions to consider: 

• What will the plan 

cost, and is it yearly or 

monthly? 

• Will I pay something at 

the time of a provider 

visit? 

• Will my current medications 

be covered? 

• Do I need a referral to see 

needs of patients. This 

also includes keeping up 

with the latest medical 

technological advances, 

such as iPod joint replacement 

technology and ultrasound-guided 

injections. 


Consultants have been 

helping patients for more 

than 30 years. 

“Patients aren’t just a 

number; they are family,” 

Mensik said. “Being a private 

practice, we can still 

offer a personal touch that 

is sometimes lost in larger 

groups. They get to know 

not only their provider but 

also the staff who assists in 

their treatment.” 

Submitted by Midwest Orthopaedic 

Consultants, 10719 

160th St., Orland Park. For 

more information visit or 

thoexperts.com or call (708) 

226-3300. 

a specialist? 

• Which hospitals are in 

the plan network? Are 

there exceptions? 

• How will this plan coordinate 

with the healthcare 

provided by my 

(former) employer or 

veterans benefits? 

• Are there special programs 

that I qualify for 

this year? 

DuPage Medical Group 

helps coordinate Medicare 

education seminars at 

many of our offices. 

Submitted by DuPage Medical 

Group. To learn more, 

please visit dupagemedical 

group.com/medicare.



Don’t be fooled 

Knowthe facts about arthritis treatment 

options and who’s providing them 

Q: What type of services does Midwest OrthopaedicConsultants(MOC)offer forarthritis treatment? 

A: At MOC, we offer convenientaccess to all of the essential orthopedic services under one roof.FromMRI, X-rays and ultrasoundguided 

cortisone injections to ultrasound-guided gel injections,physicaltherapy, and if necessary—the option to have full replacement 

surgery. The single-siteconvenienceoffered byMOC also eliminatesthe need for outside referrals for additional tests and treatments. 

Onceapatientarrives, everything can be handled in-house atMOC. 

LuisJ.Redondo, M.D. 

Joint Reconstruction and 

Sports Medicine 

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Q: Areyour doctors trained in orthopedics? 

A: All of our doctors arefellowship-trained boardcertified orthopedic specialists,who exhaust all noninvasivetreatmentoptions before 

discussing if surgical intervention is necessary. Oncesurgeryisdiscussed,MOC acts as ateam to generateaplan, which will create the 

maximum potential forapositiveoutcome foreach patient. This is not aone-size-fits-all approach forour patients.Weare evaluating 

and creating individual,custom plans based on the unique situations and needs of each patient. 

Q: What separates MOC from institutes providing injections? 

A: At MOC, we provide the convenienceof accessing all possible orthopedic treatmentoptions under one roof and the abilityfor our 

patients to receivetreatmentbyfellowship-trained board-certified orthopedic specialists.Weare committed to developing individual 

treatmentplans thatare distinctly fit foreach unique patient’sneeds,with an absolutegoal of maximizing outcomes.Wewantall of 

our patients to get back to their expectedlifestyles as quickly—and as completely—aspossible.Everything we do is based on those 

expectations— and results. 

Q: What type of imaging does MOC use fortheir injections? 

A: We use Ultrasound Guided Technology,which benefits the patientbyexposing them to less radiation than X-rays.Italso provides a 

moreprecise image thatin-turnallows us to deliver amoreprecise injection. Themoreprecise the injection, the better the results for 

our patient. 

Q: Does MOC followthe American AcademyofOrthopedic Surgeons (AAOS) guidelines fortiming and dosing? 

A: We have adopted our strictMOC guidelines in order to ensureour patients benefit from all of the research and the distinctguidelines 

established by AAOS. This alignmentensures our patients aregetting maximum outcomes thatbegin with establishing the correct 

timing andreceiving the correctdosing levels.Midwest Orthopaedic Consultants has twolocations: 10719 W. 160th St. in Orland Park 

and 4220 W. 95th St., Suite100, in Oak Lawn. Formoreinformation, visit orthoexperts.com or call us at 708.226.3300. 

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Sterk Family Law Group 

Empower ourselfWith Options 

5 Reasons to Prepare an Estate Plan 

To protect yourself and your loved one. 

Having aplan in place ensures you are in control and all of your 

concerns are addressed. 

To save yourself and your loved ones time and money. 

Thecosts of Estate Planning pale in comparison to thepotential attorneys’ 

fees and costs associated with probate. 

To makeyour wishes known and leave guidance on your 

affairs. 

Designate aguardian for your children and spell out exactly what you 

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Estate Planning is not just about dying; having aplan in place in case is 

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Orland Park, IL 60467 

sterkfamilylaw.com 

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estate planning 

People work hard their 

whole life to provide for 

themself and loved ones. 

While many of us spend a 

great deal of time planning 

and preparing for the future, 

one of the most commonly 

overlooked plans is 

called an estate plan. 

While estate planning 

may cause a person to feel 

like he or she is facing their 

morbidity, the reality is that 

these are important plans to 

ensure that loved ones and 

their estate are cared for 

upon their death. 

Estate planning is the 

legal process to formally 

determine and document 

how a person’s estate will 

be distributed through 

wills, trusts, or a power 

of attorney. A person’s estate 

may include bank accounts, 

investments and 

bonds, property, automobile, 

life insurance, and 

even pets. 

A will is a document to 

declare a person’s wishes 

regarding the distribution 

of their property, the care 

of any minor children as 

well as methods of payment 

of debts and taxes 

one may owe when they 

die. Wills may also contain 

instructions for managing 

property including putting 

it into a trust or excluding 

certain people from receiving 

any of a person’s 

estate. 

Trusts allow people to 

legally set aside specific 

property for someone to 

be held until a later date. 

People can leave money 

to someone in your will; 

but a trust is its own legal 

entity that will help avoid 

probate and allows you to 

name specific distributions 

with more specific stipulations. 

This could mean money 

is banked until a child 

turns 18 or an investment 

that gets distributed to a 

friend on a specified date. 

Trusts can be set up in a 

few ways: 

• A revocable trust: A 

flexible arrangement 

which allows a person to 

change the terms of the 

eventual financial distribution 

while they are 

still alive 

• A special needs trust: A 

distinct type of arrangement 

which allows a person 

to set aside assets for 

another person to be used 

after death, while still 

legally allowing them to 

collect needs-based government 

benefits. This 

is important for minor 

children and children or 

adults with disabilities 

whose wellness could be 

put in peril without this 

special protection. 

• A pet trust: This allows 

someone to set 

aside funds that will be 

used for a pet’s care and 

maintenance. 

A guardianship names a 

person or people who may 

become the legal guardian 

of minor children or 

a disabled adult. Naming 

a guardian might be one 

of the most important estate 

planning decisions to 

make because in the case 

of the death of both parents, 

a guardianship order 

names a person or people 

who now become the legal 

guardians. 

Some estate planning 

doesn’t have to do with 

death, but addresses what 

will happen if someone becomes 

incapacitated. Powers 

of attorney specify who 

should care for people’s 

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55+Active Adult 

Visit us and ask about our Move in Specials! 

Great Time to Select the Perfect Apartment!! 

Spacious one and two bedroom apartments 

Friday 10/25 & Saturday 10/26 

9am-12pm 

Refreshments served 

No appointment necessary 

Hanover Place an 

exceptional community 

to call home 

Every year, many active 

seniors decide that owning 

a home or a townhome is 

just too much work and expensive 

to keep up. There 

are utilities that have high 

costs to heat or cool large 

spaces, property tax bills 

to pay and inevitably there 

are repairs. 

But even beyond the 

home, seniors are looking 

for more and more options 

for socialization and exciting 

things to do beyond a 

favorite television show. 

Hanover Place can combine 

the pleasure of living 

alone in a maintenance 

free apartment, offering 

lower costs when you 

combine all of the utility 

costs when you combine 

all of the utility costs and 

upkeep of your own private 

home. Our design is 

simple. We provide lovely, 

comfortable 1-2 bedroom 

apartments, with amenities 

in a friendly, social community. 

Our residents and families 

enjoy our movie theater, 

library, fitness gym, 

bistro lounge, game room 

and even our beauty shop. 

We feature an activity calendar 

with daily events 

both inside the community 

as well as field trips and 

outings to local shopping, 

restaurants and entertainment. 

Just six months ago, 

Greystar took over management 

at our community. 

They have expanded 

on our activity program to 

include at least one large 

event every month. These 

are designed not only for 

our residents to enjoy, but 

also for our community. 

Spend some time with us, 

enjoy some refreshments 

and take a look at a whole 

new lifestyle. 

We will continue to 

place ads for our events in 

your local papers. I hope 

that you will consider joining 

us. Our staff goes to 

great lengths to provide 

a different experience for 

each and every event. We 

hope that as you make 

your decisions to move, 

you will already have a 

great comfort in our community 

at Hanover Place. 

Please join us. 

Submitted by Hanover Place, 

16851 Harlem Ave. in Tinley 

Park. For more information, 

call (708) 633-1700 or visit 

www.hanoverplaceil.com. 

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medical needs and financial 

matters if that person 

becomes disabled in such 

a way that does not allow 

them to make decisions 

for themself. It’s a difficult 

scenario to consider, but 

setting up a power of attorney 

lets a person put someone 

they trust in charge of 

decisions related to their 

well-being. 

Estate planning can 

help you protect yourself 

and your loved ones but 

can also give you piece 

of mind to plan by ensuring 

that your wishes are 

known and that your loved 

ones can be best cared for. 

Submitted by Gwendolyn 

Sterk, 11508 183rd Place, 

Orland Park. For those who 

have questions or would like 

to schedule a free, no obligation 

consultation to discuss 

an estate plan, contact Sterk 

Family Law Group at (815) 

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com.



Orland Township home to 

vast array of social activities, 

health programs, more 

Orland Township offers 

a vast array of social 

activities and health programs 

for older adults, 

ranging from the weekly 

drop-in center where seniors 

can enjoy coffee 

and a snack while playing 

Bingo, cards and mingling 

with friends to larger annual 

events such as the 

Senior Dating Game, Senior 

American Idol and 

Dancing with the Senior 

Stars. Some of the Township’s 

regular social activities 

include monthly 

luncheons, dinner dances 

and trips. 

Orland Township is also 

committed to the well-being 

of local seniors and offers 

weekly classes to promote 

healthy lifestyles. 

Classes include yoga, 

strong and fit, tai chi, 

knitting, line dancing and 

computer courses, such as 

the Dakim BrainFitness 

class, which is designed 

to improve memory, focus 

and concentration among 

seniors. 

At the Township, seniors 

can also participate 

in valuable and convenient 

seminars, such as 

senior driver safety, Medicare 

information seminar, 

and CPR courses. The 

Senior Citizen Advisory 

Council allows seniors 

to work in part with the 

Township’s Supervisor 

and Board of Trustees to 

ensure the programs and 

services provided are both 

helpful and enjoyable for 

local older citizens. 

On Thursday, Nov. 21, 

the Township will host a 

free movie day. November’s 

pick for the monthly 

series is “The Upside.” 

The show starts at noon 

and popcorn will be 

served. Space is limited so 

reservations are required. 

Call (708) 403-4222 to reserve 

a seat. 

Seniors interested in 

learning CPR may attend 

the Township’s CPR 

class Tuesday, Dec. 10 at 

1 p.m. There is no cost to 

attend, but registration is 

required. Call (708) 403- 

4222 to register. 

Residents are invited to 

join Orland Township for 

their annual Thanksgiving 

dinner on Tuesday, Nov. 

19 from 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. 

Winston’s Market is providing 

a holiday meal with 

all the trimmings: roasted 

turkey, stuffing, mashed 

potatoes with gravy along 

with sautéed carrots and 

cranberry sauce. And of 

course, Thanksgiving dinner 

is not complete without 

delicious pumpkin 

pie with whipped cream. 

Seniors will also enjoy 

Simply Patsy — Patsy 

Cline tribute singer Mary 

Pfeifer. Stop in at Orland 

Township to purchase a 

ticket today. 

On Friday, Dec. 6 from 

4:30-9 p.m., seniors can 

join Orland Township for 

the Chicago Trolley Holiday 

Lights Tour. Residents 

will be whisked on a 

journey of dazzling lights 

and holiday sights including 

Zoo Lights at Lincoln 

Park Zoo, The Magnificent 

Mile, State Street and 

Macy’s Holiday windows. 

They will be caroling all 

the way to the Millennium 

Park and much more. A 

light snack of a sandwich, 

chips, cookies and a beverage 

will be served once 

everyone has boarded the 

trolley. This trip will surely 

get everyone into the 

holiday spirit. 

For seniors who are living 

a more isolated lifestyle, 

Orland Township 

offers many resources to 

try to get them connected. 

The Township’s transportation 

service offers frontdoor 

transportation to and 

from the Township and 

medical appointments. 

Orland Township also 

works in part with organizations 

such as PLOWS 

Council on Aging, who 

offer home checkups and 

services to get older citizens 

active in the community 

once again. 

“We hold our seniors 

close to our hearts at Orland 

Township,” Supervisor 

Paul O’Grady said. 

“We are happy we can 

provide so many helpful 

services and even happier 

that so many smiling faces 

take advantage of what we 

offer. “ 

From the senior picnics 

to monthly blood pressure 

clinics and total lipid testing, 

Orland Township is 

a place for seniors to embrace 

their age and thrive. 

Submitted by Orland Township, 

14807 S. Ravinia Ave. 

Orland Park. For more 

information, call (708) 403- 

4222 or visit orland 

township.org. To stay up to 

date with what is happening 

at the Township, follow 

Supervisor Paul O’Grady on 

Facebook at facebook.com/ 

supervisorogrady. 

ORLAND TOWNSHIP GOVERNMENT 

WORKING FOR YOU 

PAUL O’ GRADY 

Supervisor 

CINDY MURRAY 

Clerk 

ANTONIO RUBINO 

Trustee 

PATRICK FELDNER 

Trustee 

MARIA SANFILIPPO 

Trustee 

JOHN LYNCH 

Trustee 

RICH KELLY 

Assessor 

BRIAN YOUNKER 

Highway 

Commissioner 

Live Well • Feel Well • Age Well 

Providing Quality Services & 

Award-Winning Programs 

for Senior Citizens 55 years & older 

who reside in Orland Park, 

Orland Hills & Tinley Park 

Senior Transportation 

Social Opportunities 

Dinner Dances • Luncheons 

Trips • Drop-In Center 

Senior Dating • Movie Day 

Knitting Group • Senior Chorus… 

Wellness Programs 

Blood Pressure & Blood Sugar Checks 

Cholesterol Screenings 

Podiatry & Hearing Screenings 

Adult Immunizations, Pneumonia 

& Flu Shots… 

Classes 

Dance • Driver Safety • Technology 

Brain Training • Fitness…and so much more. 

Come Visit Us… 

Orland Township Seniors! 

ORLAND TOWNSHIP 

14807 Ravinia Avenue 

Orland Park, IL 60462 

(708) 403-4222 

www.orlandtownship.org



Join Phil and Amy 

for music and travel 

Chicagoland’s singing 

and traveling duo Phil and 

Amy return to Starved 

Rock for their Christmas 

Treasures Shows, Dec. 2, 3 

and 4. Call for reservations 

early because the past several 

years of summer and 

Christmas appearances 

have all sold out since 

their debut at the lodge. 

Audiences again raved 

about their charming performances. 

St. Christopher 

Tours travelers enjoyed the 

options of one-day trips as 

well as overnight stays at 

the lodge. Those interested 

can purchase seats through 

philnamymusic.com or by 

calling (708) 687-3302 

which includes the St. 

Christopher Tours motorcoach, 

luncheon and performance. 

Departure and 

return locations are in Tinley 

Park and New Lenox. 

Inquire about overnight 

lodge stay options. 

When not on stage, the 

husband and wife team 

love hosting one-of-a-kind 

motorcoach tours. They 

are fresh back from tours 

to beautiful Cape Cod 

and the New England Islands, 

Mackinac Island, 

The Shrine of Christ’s 

Passion in St. John, Indiana, 

and a nostalgic tour 

down Illinois’ Route 66. 

Maybe it’s the right time 

to be on board with Phil 

and Amy’s St. Christopher 

Tours deluxe motorcoach 

excursions for carefree 

travel. For over 25 years, 

Phil and Amy have been 

hosting one day and overnight 

luxury motorcoach 

trips. Their St. Christopher 

Travelers have toured all 

around Chicagoland and 

the country to exciting getaway 

destinations across 

the United States and Canada. 

Once again, St. Christopher 

Tours takes care of 

all the planning details so 

travelers can enjoy amazing 

destinations. 

St. Christopher Tours is 

set to depart for another 

fun-filled three day visit to 

Frankenmuth, Michigan. 

This tour provides wonderful 

fall colors, a great 

Bavarian getaway and a 

visit to Bronner’s: The 

World’s Largest Christmas 

Store. Next June, the travelers 

will be heading West 

again featuring a breathtaking 

scenic 11-day tour 

to The Grand Canyon and 

the Southwest Canyonlands. 

The ever-changing 

landscapes of Canyon 

Country are something 

that everyone should witness 

in their lifetime. Each 

stop will leave you in awe 

of its unique beauty, a 

beauty that only the forces 

of nature can accomplish 

over centuries of time. 

Bryce Canyon and Zion 

National Parks, Glen Canyon 

Dam and Lake Powell, 

world famous Scenic 

Highway 12, amazing visits 

by the River in Moab, 

Utah, famous Colorado 

sights, and a horse-shoe 

shaped round-trip that features 

“Kicks” of historic 

attractions of Route 66 on 

the westward leg. 

Later in June 2020, St. 

Christopher Tours visits 

one of their favorite treasures, 

Mackinac Island, 

Michigan; The Mackinac 

Bridge, bikes, horses and 

carriages, famous fudge 

and the historic Grand Hotel. 

Upon arrival in the Upper 

Peninsula, enjoy a meal 

overlooking beautiful Lake 

Huron and an optional visit 

to a local casino. 

Check out the list of one 

day trips that include many 

theatre opportunities, Phil 

and Amy performances at 

Starved Rock, December 

2019 and August 2020, 

and other 2020 calendar 

dates featuring Drury 

Lane’s American in Paris, 

Paramount – Aurora’s, 

Kinky Boots and downtown 

Chicago’s Lyric Opera’s 

42nd Street. 

Submitted by Colony Productions, 

5348 Forest Trail, Oak 

Forest. For more information, 

visit philnamymusic. 

com or call (708) 687-3302.



Alvernia Manor Senior 

Living a hidden gem 

Is mom living alone? Is 

the family concerned of 

her safety? Is she able to 

reach out quickly for assistance, 

should something 

happen? Is there worry 

if dad is taking his daily 

medications as prescribed 

and eating nutritional 

meals? Is the hired home 

care provider giving that 

special aunt all the care, 

attention and socialization 

she needs and deserves? 

Alvernia Manor Senior 

Living is the “hidden gem” 

that can ease a family’s 

concerns. The mission of 

this unique senior living 

community is to provide 

seniors a loving, safe and 

caring home. Alvernia 

Manor has a warm, homey 

setting, its walls brimming 

of compassion, fulfillment 

and fun. Amenities include 

three daily meals plus 

snacks, staffed healthcare 

services, 24-hour emergency 

call system, housekeeping, 

furnished private 

rooms, and a calendar full 

of activities and socialization. 

In addition, there are 

no annuities or endowment 

fees. For over 45 years, the 

School Sisters of St. Francis 

of Christ the King and 

their dedicated staff have 

cared for seniors as their 

own family with respect, 

love and concern. Family 

and friends refer Alvernia 

Manor as their “hidden 

gem”. 

Alvernia Manor is located 

on a hilltop in the 

southwest suburb of Lemont. 

With its beautiful 

bluff location, the vivid 

colors of the four seasons 

are played out annually in 

panoramic view. The Little 

Bit of Heaven pavilion 

is a favorite spot for residents 

to take in the scenery 

and enjoy the fresh 

air. Residents also have 

the opportunity to enjoy 

several other secured patios 

or common areas, relax 

in the privacy of their 

room or spend spiritual 

time in the Chapel. Keeping 

a resident’s body and 

mind healthy and active 

is the goal the Sisters and 

staff strive for. Games, exercise, 

movies, bingo, best 

buddy visits, shopping 

trips, entertainment and 

other special outings like a 

trip to Brookfield Zoo are 

among the many activities 

on Alvernia’s monthly activity 

calendar – definitely 

fun times enjoyed by all. 

Alvernia Manor’s Wellness 

Coordinators and 

healthcare staff ensures 

residents’ medications are 

dispensed, vitals taken and 

daily health monitored. 

Fresh meals are prepared 

daily and all housekeeping 

needs attended to. All this 

adds up to no more worries 

for you. 

In addition, adult day 

services or short term stay 

are other available options 

for families. Loved ones 

receive the care and recreation 

they need in a safe, 

loving environment while 

caregivers go to work or 

get a much needed break. 

Whether for a few hours a 

day or a longer period of 

time, Alvernia Manor may 

be exactly what one’s family 

is looking for. 

Come see all Alvernia 

Manor Senior Living offers. 

The care, charm and 

beauty are undeniable. 

Submitted by Alvernia Manor 

Senior Living, 13950 Main 

St., Lemont. To find out more 

about this “hidden gem” and 

how Alvernia Manor can 

help, visit their new website 

alverniamanor.org or call 

(630) 257-7721.



Stay active and healthy to make later years enjoyable 

With life expectancies on 

the rise, staying physically active 

and healthy will make our 

later years more enjoyable. As 

the Mayor of New Lenox, we 

brought in the Safe Communities 

Program that is recognized by 

the World Health Organization. 

This program deals with a 

variety of topics and includes 

classes specifically designed for 

our mature adult population. Our 

Fit and Strong class, as well as 

our Matter of Balance class, 

have been attended by many 

adults from New Lenox, Mokena 

and Frankfort. The classes 

are free of charge and have been 

very well received by those that 

have participated. Please contact 

Dan Martin for further information 

at dmartin@newlenox.net 

or (815) 462-6400. 

Another area of concern is our 

financial health. After working 

hard for so many years, seniors 

shouldn’t have to worry about 

being taxed out of their homes. 

In New Lenox, we have issued 

property tax rebates to our residents 

for the past decade; totaling 

over $10 million dollars 

returned. At the school district 

where I am superintendent, we 

have issued property tax rebates 

for the past four years; giving 

back approximately 20 percent 

of the residents’ taxes paid to the 

school. 

I have always believed that 

government should use the tax 

money they need to provide essential 

services, and give the rest 

back to the residential taxpayers. 

Furthermore, for the past 

few years, my wife and I have 

donated my $18,000 per year 

mayor’s salary back to those in 

need in our community. That donated 

salary has helped residents 

to pay for medical expenses, utility 

bills and groceries. 

I have spent 30 years as a public 

servant. My parents raised me 

to be kind to others, work hard 

for what I have and not to expect 

anything to be handed to me. My 

22-year law enforcement career 

and 12 years as mayor have allowed 

me to protect and serve 

so many people. My eight years 

as an educator has afforded me 

the opportunity to make a positive 

difference in so many young 

lives as well. Serving others is 

what I enjoy doing the most. 

With the love and support of 

my wife, children and grandchildren, 

I have been able to give so 

much back to the communities 

that have given me so much. I 

hope to have the opportunity to 

continue to serve the residents 

of the 37th District as your next 

State Representative. I have a 

proven track record and ask for 

your support so I can bring a 

common sense approach to governing 

and fiscally responsible 

policies down to Springfield. 

Thank you, 

Tim Baldermann, Candidate 

for State Representative-37th 

District 

Submitted by Tim Baldermann, 

Mayor of New Lenox. 

Learn about the keys to improving health 

Who wants to change 

and improve their health? 

And who wants to have 

more energy and feel better? 

Where does one start? 

Plain and simple, there 

are no quick fixes or secrets 

to getting results. 

There are seven essential 

areas that make up a 

healthy lifestyle: 

• Sleep: Sleep has the biggest 

impact on mental, 

emotional, and physical 

performance. Sleep 

affects hormonal response, 

weight, pain 

levels and disease. It’s 

not just how long someone 

is sleeping, but it’s 

the quality of sleep gotten 

each night. 

• Breathe: Breathing is 

easily overlooked and 

undervalued. Breathing 

has biological and physiological 

functions that 

affect people’s nervous 

system, stress management, 

and weight. Here’s 

a simple tip: when resting, 

a person’s breathing 

should be in and then 

out the nose. When taking 

a deep breath, the 

belly should expand, 

filling up the lungs. 

• Hydration: A heart beats 

and the blood flows, but 

who knew that they play 

an integral role in how 

that happens? Blood is 

made up mostly of water, 

almost 92 percent 

volume. A person’s level 

of hydration affects all 

bodily functions which 

is why learning how to 

organize drinking habits 

is essential to optimize 

the day as well as performance. 

• Nutrition: Food choices, 

this is where most 

people start when they 

think of optimizing their 

health. However, sleep, 

breathing and hydration 

all affect hunger, satiety 

and cravings. People 

need to come up with 

a nutritional belief system 

that works for them. 

One can change the definition 

of how they view 

certain foods, not just 

how culture views food. 

Burgers and pizza can 

look a lot different and 

can be enjoyed with a 

healthy lifestyle. 

• Movement: This does 

not just mean exercise. 

Our bodies are meant to 

move and need to move 

in order to affect our 

health, digestion, joint 

health and metabolism. 

• Social Network: Our 

family, friends and coworkers 

play a vital role 

in what habits and lifestyle 

choices we make. 

No one can rid themself 

of certain people, 

but people can take the 

first step in communicating 

and leading those 

around them to be a better 

self. 

• Exercise: Yes, it comes 

last. It is important and 

essential, but the first 

six basics of a healthy 

lifestyle directly affect 

exercise, how one 

functions during their 

exercise session, and 

ultimately how they recover. 

Exercise and performing 

at an optimum 

level is an expression of 

how all the other areas 

work together. 

For those interested in 

delving into these points 

further, contact Thera- 

CORE Fitness Studio. 

We will be holding a Fall 

Seminar Nov. 4th from 

6:30-8:00 p.m. to dive 

deeper into habits and 

routines to create a wellbalanced 

healthy life. 

These topics and more 

will be broken down into 

principles and truths that 

will help one make a lasting 

life change. Cost is $20 

per person. The class will 

be held at our Lockport 

Fitness Studio 16622 W. 

159th Street, Suite 503, 

Lockport. We hope to see 

those interested there. 

Submitted by TheraCORE, 

16622 W. 159th St. Ste 503, 

Lockport. For more information, 

visit theracorept.com/ 

or call (815) 838-5071.



South Chicago retirement 

community celebrates 

30th anniversary 

Waterford Estates Retirement Community, 

built in 1989, is celebrating its 30th 

anniversary of service to senior adults in 

Hazel Crest and the surrounding area. The 

253-unit, 256,000 square foot community 

is on 12.5 acres near 175th Street and 

Kedzie Avenue. 

In 1992, Waterford Estates was sold to 

Affordable Community Housing Trust, a 

national housing non-profit organization. 

Waterford Estates is managed by Triad 

Senior Living, a leader in the senior living 

community since 1989. Our goal is 

simple: To provide affordable housing to 

a growing elderly population by allowing 

them to age within a residential setting 

they are proud to call home. At its start, 

Waterford Estates offered Independent 

Living and Assisted Living, and in May 

of 2013, they added a Memory Care Unit 

called Reflections. 

At Waterford Estates, residents enjoy 

restaurant-style dining, dedicated activities 

program and staff, on-site health 

providers, planned transportation, housekeeping 

and personal assistance options 

uniquely suited to their own retirement 

goals. Complimentary tours of the property 

are offered along with lunch or dinner. 

Located in the Homewood, Tinley 

Park, Olympia Fields, Flossmoor, and 

Hazel Crest corridor of the South Chicago 

suburbs, Waterford Estates’ ultimate 

mission is to ensure our residents 

are met with warm, compassionate, and 

respectful service from all who are working 

to make their retirement experience 

personalized and life giving. This quality 

service is a proven legacy for over 30 

years, and will continue for the next 30 

and beyond. 

Waterford Estates offers Independent 

Living, Independent Living Plus, Assisted 

Living and Memory Care. 

Submitted by Waterford Estates, 17400 

Kedzie Ave., Hazel Crest. For more information 

visit waterford-living.com.



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Tuesday 

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Taco Tuesday 

Wednesday 

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Pasta Night 

Thursday 

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$6 Build Your Own Burgers 

Friday 

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Saturday 

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Sunday 

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(55 or Older, Dine in Only) 

Sunday Classics Menu 

$16 Large Cheese Pizzas 

(Carry-out & Delivery Only) 

9655 W. 143rd St. Orland Park 

708-349-2111 

www.FoxsPub.com 

Three generations from 

its inception, Fox’s Pizza 

Restaurant and Pub is still 

providing quality food and 

service to residents all over 

Chicago’s south side and 

the surrounding suburbs. 

Thomas and Therese Fox 

started their restaurant with 

a simple desire to serve 

great food to other families. 

The rich history of the restaurant 

is kept alive today 

by Thomas Fox’s descendents, 

and Fox’s is now a 

beloved spot by residents 

not only at its original location 

in Chicago’s Beverly 

neighborhood, 9956 Western 

Ave., but also in Oak 

Lawn, 9240 S. Cicero Ave. 

The restaurant also has 

a strong tie to a key part of 

Chicago’s rich history. 

“In 1963, my grandpa 

bought his first carry-out 

store front on Walden Parkway 

in Beverly,” said Ryan 

Fox, general manager of 

the Oak Lawn location. 

“From there, he expanded 

from two storefronts to 

three, and then in 1967 

May Capone, Al Capone’s 

sister, had a delicatessen on 

Western (Avenue). 

“She and my grandpa 

used to trade meats and 

pizzas. Eventually, she said 

that she wanted to get out 

of the business and sold the 

building to my grandpa — 

which is now Fox’s Beverly.” 

Fifty years later, Fox’s 

Irish Pub still serves up everything 

from tasty pizza 

to classic Italian fare and 

more at a fair price. 

The Foxes expanded 

their family of restaurants 

to open locations in Oak 

Lawn in 1971, Orland Park 

in 1973 and Mokena in 

2006. 

Fox’s prides itself on offering 

customers a familylike 

atmosphere that serves 

fresh, in-house-made meals 

daily. 

That quality is endorsed 

by the regulars who return 

year after year. 

“I think one of the biggest 

things that makes us 

unique is we’re really big 

on family,” Ryan Fox said. 

“Everything is made fresh 

in house: We make our 

own pizza sausage, our 

own dough and we grind 

our own cheese.” 

Live entertainment for 

families on the weekends 

also makes Fox’s Irish Pub 

a go-to spot to bring the 

family. 

For those who want to 

bring a quality meal home, 

Fox’s also has an extensive 

catering menu to help take 

the work out of special occasions. 

Its catering menu offers 

Italian food with an American 

influence and includes 

everything from salads and 

pasta to hamburgers. 

“I’m proud of what my 

family has accomplished,” 

Ryan Fox said of the family 

business. “I like making 

people happy when they 

come in.” 

Submitted by Fox’s Irish 

Pub, which has three locations: 

9956 Western Ave. in 

Chicago’s Beverly neighborhood; 

9655 W. 143rd St. in 

Orland Park; and 11247 W. 

187th St. in Mokena. For 

more information, including 

hours and menus, please visit 

foxspubs.com.



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performance. Joe Enzenberger, owner 

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Lenox-based business in 2009. 

Lint is the villain — lint that has been 

allowed to build up and linger too long in 

the dryer exhaust vent. 

It is estimated by the U.S. Consumer 

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Fire Administration that 15,500 fires associated 

with clothes dryers occur annually. 

These fires account for an average 

of 20 deaths, 370 injuries and more than 

$88 million in property damage. “Failure 

to clean the dryer vent” was the leading 

factor cited in U.S. Fire Administration 

reports. 

“It is something very few people know 

about or think about,” said Enzenberger, 

whose company specializes in dryer vent 

cleaning, repair, alteration and installation. 

“It is the leading cause of dryer 

fires.” 

Lint accumulation can also cause dryers 

to stop working or to work inefficiently. 

A dryer vent clogged with lint can add 

as much as $18-$24 per month to energy 

costs. 

“Improper venting causes problems, as 

well,” he said. “The dryer exhaust duct 

and connections should be made of rigid 

metal or semi-rigid metal and secured 

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material, which can easily trap 

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• The top of your dryer hot to the touch 

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Women’s Healthcare of Illnois making 

women feel ‘normal’ again 

For many women, it’s not 

about feeling great — it’s simply 

about feeling normal again. 

That’s especially true for women 

nearing or already in menopause. 

Hot flashes, fatigue, memory 

lapse and mood swings are just 

some of the grueling symptoms. 

What doesn’t get enough attention, 

though, are the millions 

of women who also experience 

vaginal atrophy, which includes 

ongoing dryness, itching, burning 

and pain during intercourse. 

“This is a major issue that 

women simply don’t like to talk 

about,” said Dr. Ken Finkelstein, 

the founder of Women’s Healthcare 

of Illinois and an advocate 

for women’s health for more 

than 20 years. “When women go 

through menopause, their bodies 

go through significant changes. 

“During menopause, women 

lose the ability to reproduce, and 

blood flow moves away from 

the vagina area. This causes the 

glands to slow production, natural 

lubrication to stop, the sensitivity 

to go away, and the vagina 

to get very thin. This causes a lot 

of pain, dryness, and discomfort, 

and it presents major challenges 

for a woman’s sex life,” 

Fortunately, there are treatment 

options 

“At Women’s Healthcare of 

Illinois, we’re proud to offer 

Mona Lisa Touch,” Finkelstein 

said. “It’s a treatment I refer to 

as vaginal restoration. It’s about 

bringing the vagina back to 

where it was before menopause. 

It’s about the woman, her sexuality 

and her sex life.” 

One of the most attractive advantages 

of the Mona Lisa Touch 

procedure is that it is completely 

painless. 

“It’s a probe that goes in the 

vagina, and it only takes about 

six minutes, with a low-intensity 

CO2 laser that stimulates blood 

flow to come back to the vagina,” 

Finkelstein said, adding that 

once the blood flow comes back, 

the glands reactivate, lubrication 

comes back, the collagen comes 

back, softness comes back, and 

sensitivity is better. 

“It’s three treatments, six 

weeks apart, completely painless, 

no down time and no anesthesia,” 

he said. 

An option for cancer patients 

Mona Lisa Touch is also a 

worthy option for women undergoing 

breast cancer treatments. 

Typically, when women are 

receiving treatment for breast 

cancer, they’re given medication 

that is anti-estrogen, which 

makes vaginal atrophy worse. 

“So, not only are they dealing 

with the trauma of cancer and 

the trauma of breast removal, but 

now they’ve lost relations with 

their spouse,” Finkelstein said. 

“Mona Lisa Touch has literally 

been a miracle for breast cancer 

patients.” 

According to the American 

Academy of Family Physicians, 

up to 40 percent of postmenopausal 

women have vaginal atrophy. 

When the number of breast 

cancer patients who are suffering 

with similar symptoms are included, 

the significance of Mona 

Lisa Touch is obvious. 

They just want to feel normal 

again. 

Submitted by Women’s Healthcare 

of Illinois. For more information, 

visit whcillinois.com.


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Unique approach to care offers daily joy 

No one is alone in caring for 

their loved one with Alzheimer’s, 

dementia, or other types of 

memory loss. At Evergreen Senior 

Living in Orland Park, we 

offer The Legacy: Memory Support. 

Our team of trained caregivers 

offers personalized care 

and a unique approach to caring 

for seniors with memory loss. 

“My mother knew that there 

was something going on with 

her short term memory,” said 

one resident’s daughter. “It’s 

hard to be a 24-hour caregiver. 

They (Evergreen Senior Living 

team) have learned to work with 

my mom and how to take care of 

her. My relationship with her is 

fabulous now.” 

At Evergreen Senior Living, 

Legacy Living means that people 

are making sure that their loved 

one is cared for in the best way 

possible based on their needs. 

When one chooses Legacy Living, 

the promise to care for the 

loved one is fulfilled. 

Evergreen Senior Living Wellness 

Coordinator Pauline Mc- 

Grath echoes these sentiments 

saying, “We have a great team of 

caregivers, of nurses, of staff that 

really love our residents.” 

At Evergreen Senior Living 

The Legacy: Memory Support, 

we let each day gently unfold, 

taking into account each senior’s 

preferences and comfort levels. 

Our person-centered programming 

promotes socialization 

during a time that can feel incredibly 

isolating. The Legacy: 

Memory Support staff, who 

come in each day refreshed and 

revitalized, take care of the dayto-day 

tasks so people can go 

back to their favorite role in their 

loved one’s life – family. 

Legacy: Memory Support Coordinator 

Kaylee Meyers agrees. 

“We are by no means taking 

anything away from the family 

or the resident themselves; we 

are just giving things back,” she 

said. “Maintaining family contact 

is one of our biggest goals.” 

This unique approach works in 

tandem with our unique campus, 

which has been created to strategically 

cater to our residents 

with memory loss. Every detail 

at The Legacy: Memory Care 

has been designed with the loved 

one in mind. 

Walking paths are designed in 

a continuous figure eight, so residents 

can always find their way 

to their destination. Customized 

memory boxes hang outside 

of apartments to help residents 

know they are home. Bathrooms 

are set at an angle in the apartments 

so that residents have a 

clear idea of how to enter and 

exit. Kitchen and dining areas 

are built for smaller groups to 

ensure less noise and interruptions 

and more individualized 

attention. 

Evergreen Senior Living is a 

part of the Heritage Health family, 

one of Illinois’ leading senior 

healthcare providers. With 55 

years of successful care for seniors 

and 54 nursing home and 

assisted living centers across 

the state, our memory care expertise 

is extensive. Throughout 

the years, we’ve taken the time 

to refine our approaches so our 

seniors with memory care needs 

can be their best selves and our 

families can have peace of mind. 

We call our unique approach, 

Life Unrehearsed. 

Director Amanda Mauceri 

enjoys assisting families at Evergreen 

Senior Living in Orland 

Park. “I think as a team we support 

our families as they come in 

and we want to make sure we’re 

right alongside with them. 

Evergreen Senior Living in 

Orland Park is a community 

where independence thrives and 

compassionate care is always 

present. 

Submitted by Evergreen Senior 

Living, 10820 183rd St., Orland 

Park. Contact Evergreen Senior 

Living by calling (708) 479-1082 

or visit the Evergreen Senior Living 

campus. Learn more and schedule 

a tour online at EvergreenSLC.com/ 

OrlandPark. 

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Our compassionate staff brings fresh 

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Untreated hearing loss has consequences 

When looking at the general 

population, untreated hearing 

loss influences general physical 

health and well-being, and reduces 

physical activity. People 

with untreated hearing loss are 

also more likely to have other 

chronic diseases than people 

with normal hearing. There is 

also a documented relationship 

between untreated hearing loss 

and cognitive decline and dementia. 

Fatigue, both during and after 

work, is a major problem 

affecting many people with an 

untreated hearing loss. A study 

done by Dr. Bridget Shield for 

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all adults have disabling hearing 

loss. In the US, 14.6 million 

people have a disabling hearing 

loss. This is estimated to cost 

the US $133 billion per year, 

which averages out to $9,100 

per person with untreated hearing 

loss. Dr. Shield is a professor 

emerita and a retired professor 

of acoustics at the School of The 

Built Environment and Architecture 

at London South Bank University. 

She compiled the report 

called “Hearing Loss-Costs and 

Numbers.” 

The takeaway from this report 

is that using hearing aids contributes 

to better health, higher 

income, and better family and 

social life and has a huge positive 

effect on Gross National 

Product. It is also important to 

note that the costs calculated in 

the report do not cover additional 

increased healthcare costs because 

of untreated hearing loss. 

A recent study led by researchers 

at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg 

School of Public Health, showed 

that for people with an untreated 

hearing loss, healthcare costs 

increase by 46 percent — or by 

$22,434 per person over a period 

of 10 years — compared to people 

without a hearing loss. 

Being proactive about treating 

hearing loss is important. Come 

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study | 4 Amieva,H., Ouvrard, C., Giulioli, C., Meillon C., Rullier,L., &Dartigues, J. F. (2015). Self-reported hearing loss,hearing aids, and cognitivedecline in elderlyadults: A25-year study.JAmGeriatr Soc. 2015 Oct;63 (10):2099-104. doi: 10.1111/jgs.13649 

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Ross Lillwitz was enjoying 

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Concerned about 

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the shocking news he’d had 

a heart attack. He was hospitalized 

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days before he 

was stable enough to return 

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Ross’s wife, Diane, 

reached out to their primary 

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“When we met with Dr. 

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where he was without having 

to be transferred to another 

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days later. 

“After meeting them, I 

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best of care from the time I 

was admitted until the time I 

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He complimented his entire 

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He’s also forever grateful 

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Family First Medical focused on doctor-patient relationship 

For families in southwest Chicagoland, 

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Family First Medical Group is 

opening its doors at a time when 

members of our proud community 

are searching for providers 

they can trust and depend on 

nearly as much as they’re searching 

for the highest quality care for 

themselves and their loved ones. 

“With the ever-changing 

healthcare landscape, we’re 

seeing larger and larger groups 

buying up medical practices or 

merging with big hospitals and 

big health systems,” said Dr. David 

Beckmann, MD, the director 

of family and pediatric medicine 

at Family First Medical Group. 

“Because of these massive 

changes, the doctor-patient relationship 

is suffering. We’re here 

to help fix that.” 

As part of this evolving reality, 

many people are dealing with 

a rotating lineup of doctors every 

few years, or they’re being 

forced to research and find doctors 

that fall under ever-changing 

health insurance policies 

controlled by massive systems 

that are difficult to navigate. 

“At Family First, we put the 

patient back at the center of the 

visit, focusing on building longterm 

relationships with patients 

of all ages from birth to the end 

of life,” Beckmann said. “We 

will restore a personal, small-office 

feel without compromising 

on technology, innovation, and 

high-quality patient care.” 

Beckmann, that small-office 

feel is the foundation for his vision 

of providing the type of care 

that this community deserves. 

From there, it comes down to 

open and honest communication, 

which allows patients to feel empowered 

to make smarter decisions 

about their care. 

“I’m passionate about family 

medicine because it allows 

me to establish meaningful relationships 

with entire families 

while helping patients of all ages 

through some of their most joyful 

and trying moments of their 

lives,” he said. “When you really 

get to know a patient, where 

they come from, who their family 

and friends are, where they work, 

you can better advise and care for 

them when they are dealing with 

challenging medical issues.” 

Those challenges can often 

extend to the doctors in the form 

of burnout, but at Family First 

Medical Group, Beckmann and 

his staff find the positives in each 

encounter. 

“Every day at work is different,” 

he said. “I may have a 

healthy infant in one room and 

a middle aged patient struggling 

with their Asthma in the next 

room. That variety makes each 

day unique and exciting and necessitates 

that my staff and I are 

up to date on all of the most recent 

treatment guidelines.” 

For our community, this is just 

what the doctor ordered. 

Submitted by Family First Medical 

Group. For more information, visit 

yourffmg.com call (708) 572-7575. 

BETTER LIVING 

THROUGH 

BETTER HEALTH. 

Caring foryour family is our priority. 

FAMILYFIRST 

MEDICAL GROUP 

9730 S. Western Ave., suite225 

Evergreen Park, IL 60805 

10260 W. 191stSt.,suite100 

Mokena, IL 60448 

Call us at 708-572-7575 or find us online at WWW.YOURFFMG.COM



Scams, fraud and criminals, oh my 

Scammers are always 

looking to find new ways 

to rob people. Consider 

these common scams targeting 

older citizens. 

The grandchild or imposter 

scam 

Beware of scammers 

pretending to be a grandchild, 

relative, or friend. 

Often they claim to be in 

trouble — usually in jail 

or stranded in a foreign 

country, and ask the victim 

to send money. Criminals 

may also pretend to 

be an attorney representing 

a loved one. They may 

ask the victim to send 

cash by mail or buy gift 

cards. They often beg or 

demand to keep it a secret 

and act fast before there 

are questions. 

Is it really a loved one or 

an imposter: 

• Don’t panic. Take a 

deep breath and get the 

facts. 

• Don’t send money unless 

it is confirmed it’s the 

real person calling. Hang 

up and call the grandchild 

or friend’s phone to see if 

the story checks out. Victims 

could also call a different 

friend or relative. 

• Is the person asking 

for gift cards? If someone 

is really in need, gift cards 

won’t help. 

Report grandparent 

scams to the Federal Trade 

Commission at ftc.gov/ 

complaint or by calling 

1-877-FTC-HELP. 

Medicare ID fraud 

Beware of emails and 

phone calls looking for 

Medicare information. 

Guard the card: 

• Keep Medicare and Social 

Security cards secure. 

• Don’t share numbers 

with anyone but the 

health care team. 

• If someone calls and asks 

for Medicare information, 

hang up. Medicare 

will only call if they 

were called and a message 

was left or if a 

representative said that 

someone will call back. 

• Check statements carefully 

and log into My- 

Medicare.gov to spot 

possible fraud and billing 

mistakes. 

Report suspicious 

activities by calling 

1-800-MEDICARE (1- 

800-633-4227). 

Social Security Scams 

Be careful. Fraud involving 

Social Security 

numbers and benefits are 

on the rise. These criminals 

may call or try to trick 

with emails with links to 

fake websites. 

Remember: 

• Government employees 

will not threaten to take 

away benefits or ask 

for money or personal 

information to protect 

one’s Social Security 

card or benefits. 

• Scammers can fake a 

caller ID. So don’t be 

fooled if the call seems 

to be from the SSA’s 

real phone number (800) 

772-1213 or the SSA Inspector 

General’s Fraud 

Hotline number. 

• If a caller asks for one’s 

Social Security number, 

bank account number or 

credit card information, 

hang up. 

Report suspected scams 

to the SSA Inspector General 

at (800) 269-0271 or 

oig.ssa.gov/report. Visit 

IdentityTheft.gov/SSA for 

more tips. 

Another popular scam 

is the lottery scam where 

someone sends a fake 

“winning check” asking 

the victim to deposit it in 

their bank and send back 

a portion of the winnings. 

But, people cannot win 

a lottery or sweepstakes 

they did not enter and a legitimate 

sweepstakes will 

not ask for money upfront. 

Don’t fall for it. 

Be careful of selling 

things online. Criminals 

will often try to pay with 

bad checks or offer to overpay 

and then ask for the 

difference in cash, hoping 

the victim will deposit the 

fraudulent check into their 

account. Checks should always 

be verified with the 

bank and people should 

make sure they get their 

funds before exchanging 

their item for sale. 

People have the right 

to be free from scams. 

Take time. Criminals often 

claim an emergency 

hoping the victim will 

take quick action without 

checking out the situation. 

Marquette Bank is proud 

to be Chicagoland’s modern 

neighborhood bank 

with rewards and proud to 

be your financial partner. 

This article was adapted 

from information provided 

by the Consumer Financial 

Protection Bureau: consumerfinance.gov/. 

Submitted by Marquette 

Bank, Visit emarquettebank. 

com or call (888) 254-9500 

to rediscover how banking 

was meant to be. 

heart 

From Page 25 

to be better.” 

Open heart surgery program 

at Silver Cross 

Silver Cross Hospital’s 

much-anticipated heart 

surgery program is off to a 

busy start since it debuted 

in May of this year. The 

new program was unanimously 

approved by the Illinois 

Health Facilities and 

Services Review Board last 

December. 

Since then, Silver Cross 

has been preparing for the 

program by working on 

expanding the Procedural 

Care Unit on the second 

floor. 

In 2020, two additional 

state-of-the-art operating 

rooms will be added, 

along with a “hybrid room” 

equipped with advanced 

medical imaging devices to 

support minimally invasive 

surgery. 

In addition, a dedicated 

cardiac care unit will open 

later this fall on the first 

floor directly below the 

PCU to care for patients 

after heart surgery and will 

eventually be serviced with 

a dedicated elevator between 

the two units when 

the expansion is completed 

next year. 

Silver Cross currently has 

the eighth-largest cardiac 

catheterization program 

in the State of Illinois and 

leads the local market for 

outpatient cardiac procedures 

performed annually. 

In 2017 alone, Silver Cross 

performed more than 3,500 

diagnostic and interventional 

cardiac catheterizations, 

an 11 percent increase 

over the previous year. And 

between 2015 and 2016, diagnostic 

and interventional 

cardiac catheterizations 

performed at Silver Cross 

Hospital increased by 13 

percent. 

Through the hospital’s 

future structural heart program, 

minimally invasive 

catheter-based technology 

will be used to treat lifethreatening 

valve disorders 

and structural heart defects. 

Minimally invasive approaches 

translate to better 

outcomes for patients, including 

a lower risk of infection 

and complications, 

reduced trauma to the chest 

(since the chest doesn’t 

have to be opened), a shorter 

hospital stay and a faster 

recovery. 

Best of all, Silver Cross 

patients who need heart 

surgery now can have it 

right in New Lenox, close 

to home and their families. 

“Silver Cross offers the 

full spectrum of heart care 

services that our community 

needs,” Silver Cross 

President/CEO Ruth Colby 

said. “That means heart 

patients no longer have to 

experience the stress and 

anxiety of having to leave 

their preferred hospital and 

travel for advanced heart 

care.” 

For more information 

about the total heart care 

program, visit silvercross. 

org/heart. 

About Silver Cross Hospital 

Silver Cross Hospital is 

an independent, nonprofit 

health care provider serving 

Will County and southwest 

suburban communities 

since 1895. Silver Cross has 

been recognized as a Truven 

Health/IBM Watson 

100 Top Hospitals National 

Award winner for seven 

consecutive years, and 

honored with an “A” Hospital 

Safety Grade by The 

Leapfrog Group. With over 

4,500 employees, physicians 

and volunteers, Silver 

Cross operates a 302-bed 

acute care hospital and five 

satellite facilities providing 

outpatient services and physician 

offices. 

Silver Cross opened a 

state-of-the-art replacement 

hospital in 2012 at 

I-355 and Route 6 in New 

Lenox. In 2018, Silver 

Cross provided over $35 

million in charity care and 

other community benefits. 

To learn more about Silver 

Cross Hospital or a referral 

to a physician on staff, visit 

silvercross.org. Physicians 

on Silver Cross Hospital’s 

medical staff have expertise 

in their areas of practice 

to meet the needs of 

patients seeking their care. 

These physicians are independent 

practitioners on the 

medical staff and are not 

the agents or employees of 

Silver Cross Hospital. They 

treat patients based upon 

their independent medical 

judgment, and they bill 

patients separately for their 

services. 

Submitted by Silver Cross 

Hospital, 1900 Silver Cross 

Blvd., New Lenox. For more 

information, visit silvercross. 

org or call (815) 300-1100.


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Illinois Spine Center’s tips for cold weather 

Autumn is a beautiful time of year, 

with its crisp weather, falling leaves 

and spiced flavors. But in Chicagoland, 

we all know what’s around the corner. 

As the low temperatures approach, it 

is important to stay active, especially 

for aging residents. 

Amid cold weather, it can be difficult 

for everyone to maintain daily exercise, 

but it is necessary to limit the 

chance of injury. 

Physical activity, no matter the degree 

of difficulty, increases blood flow 

throughout the body, helping common 

ailments such as arthritis and joint pain. 

According to doctors at the Illinois 

Spine and Scoliosis Center in Homer 

Glen, purposeful movements such as 

walking a half hour a day — indoor or 

outdoor — can help prevent injuries, 

including accidental falls. 

Unfortunately, some victims of such 

falls and other weather-related injuries 

are patients at ISSC, which offers 

personalized and comprehensive spine 

care for all ages. 

Doctors at the center treat a wide 

range of ailments — from lower back 

pain to herniated discs to spinal fractures 

— with the latest techniques, both 

surgical and nonsurgical. 

All of the center’s physicians are 

fellowship-trained and work to develop 

customized treatment plans and goals. 

Submitted by the Illinois Spine & Scoliosis 

Center, 12701 W. 143rd St., Suite 200, 

Homer Glen, Ill. For more information, call 

(877) 694-7722, email info@myissc.com or 

visit www.myissc.com 

Written by 22CM Boost, the content-writing 

division of 22nd Century Media, publisher 

of this special section and newspaper. 

Tinley Court stands out with its catered living 

What makes Tinley Court different 

than all other senior communities? 

For over 20 years, 

Tinley Court has offered catered 

senior living, providing independent 

seniors a unique place for 

companionship, security and the 

feeling of being at home, while 

at the same time knowing every 

form of personal assistance is 

available onsite when needed. 

Include in monthly rent 

• Three chef-prepared meals, 

served daily in our formal dining 

room by a professional and 

caring wait staff 

• Weekly housekeeping 

• Utilities 

Each day, Tinley Court offers 

exciting activity programs, 

designed for the enjoyment and 

well-being of our residents. 

Monthly features include live 

entertainment, birthday parties, 

shopping, plays, luncheons and 

many more exciting events and 

outings. 

At Tinley Court, we realize the 

importance of choosing wisely 

when it comes to selecting a retirement 

home for yourself or a 

loved one. Tinley Court is the 

place to be when changes in our 

lives require help with day-today 

tasks, or when one just needs 

a comfortable place to relax and 

enjoy. We offer a variety of services 

and amenities that provide 

a world-class experience within 

our establishment. 

Tinley Court proudly believes 

in fine traditions with old-fashioned 

values and commitment. 

You will immediately see the 

concern and careful planning 

that has gone into our design and 

most importantly the friendly attention 

of our staff. Not to mention 

we offer the best value in the 

south suburbs. 

But what is most unique about 

Tinley Court is our concept of 

catered living. We understand 

everyone’s needs are different; 

we are compassionate and attentive 

to those needs. Staff is 

available to assist you 24 hours a 

day, seven days a week, offering 

residents and families the peace 

of mind living alone cannot do. 

We have studio units, onebedroom 

units and a double unit 

available for immediate occupancy. 

Call today because the 

one bedroom and double unit 

will go fast, so if you are interested 

in seeing one of these 

rooms, please contact Cindy Stevens 

at (708) 532-7800. 

Tinley Court has been described 

as “like being on a cruise 

ship without the seasickness. We 

eat, play games and enjoy the camaraderie 

of our neighbors and 

friends.” 

Tinley Court is so honored to 

have many veterans and their 

surviving spouses living with us. 

We offer financial aid to veterans 

and their spouses, os please inquire 

about this wonderful program 

when you call to schedule 

a tour of our “one-of-a-kind” senior 

living community. 

Submitted by Tinley Court, 16301 

S. Brementowne Road, Tinley Park. 

For more information, call (708) 

532-7800 or visit tinleycourt.com



Please join us for an evening with 

Dr. Kris Siemionow 

Board-Certified Orthopedic Spine Surgeon 

Is Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery 

Right for You? 

If you have neck or back pain, you are not alone. Most adults experience spinal pain at 

some point in their lifetimes. If you would like to find out more about treatment for spinal 

conditions, please join Dr. Kris Siemionow as he discusses types of non-surgical and 

surgical treatments in spine management. Bring your imaging discs! 

Wednesday November 6th at 5:30pm 

Illinois Spine & Scoliosis Center 

(877) 694-7722 Phone • (815) 531-0055 Fax 

12701 West 143rd Street #200 | Homer Glen, Illinois 60491 

www.myissc.com • info@myissc.com



THANK YOU FOR VOTING US BEST 

SENIOR LIVING FOR THREE YEARS IN A ROW!!! 

WHAT MAKES TINLEY COURT DIFFERENT THAN ALL THE REST? 

Tinley Court offers a Unique Lifestyle of Catered Senior Living 

All Residents monthly fees include: 

• 3 Chef Prepared 

meals served to you by 

professional wait staff 

• Full Daily activity 

program which includes 

entertainment & trips 

• Wellness Center offering 

podiatry, therapy, x-ray, 

lab, hearing 

& dental services without 

having to leave the 

building 

• Weekly housekeeping 

• Utilities 

• Library, chapel, café, 

beauty/barber shop 

• Walking distance to Tinley 

Park shops & restaurants 

• Veteran’s Financial 

Assistance available 

FALL SPECIAL! 

DON’T DELAY, CALL 

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OFFER. $200 OFF OF 

YOUR MONTHLY RENT 

FOR A 12 MONTH 

PERIOD. 

WHAT DOES “CATERED 

SENIOR LIVING” MEAN? 

It means we understand that 

each person has unique needs 

and wants. At Tinley Court 

those needs and wants will 

be met with dignity, 

respect and support. 

Tinley Court strives to nurture individuality with a sense of 

purpose in hopes of enriching one’s life. We offer a support system 

like no other senior community. Staffed 24 hours for the well-being 

and security of our residents. 

2017 WINNER 

2018 

WINNER 

2019 

WINNER 

Most Affordable Senior Living on the Southwest Side!!! 

Call 708-532-7800 

TO SCHEDULE A PRIVATE TOUR. 

16301 S Brementowne Rd.,Tinley Park, IL 60477 

www.tinleycourt.com 

Member of Tinley Park Chamber of Commerce Since 1994 

2019 WINNER

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